So, you made a doctor’s appointment — but you ended up seeing a nurse practitioner. What’s the difference between the two? And should you see one instead of the other? It’s common for patients to see a nurse practitioner in a doctor’s office. Whether or not that makes a difference to the care you receive […]
The infection control officer is: Neha Nanda, MD Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Antimicrobial Stewardship at Keck Medicine of USC Nanda serves as the medical epidemiologist for Keck Medicine, leading the preparation for and response to emerging infectious diseases. She leads all efforts to reduce health care–associated infections and to optimize infection prevention practices […]
Linda Dankwa is an award-winning critical care nurse at Keck Medicine of USC, who has more than three decades of health care experience. Here’s what you won’t find on her resume. Her career choice was inspired by family — and soaps. “My three choices after high school were pharmacist, engineer and nurse. I admired my […]
For some people, medications aren’t enough to clear up sinus infections. Here are some steps you can take if you’ve had enough. Sinus infections are no fun. They cause pressure, swelling and congestion that can be painful and even debilitating. And if one acute infection isn’t bad enough, some people get them over and over […]
Upping your vitamin D intake has been shown to help with symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium, which is essential for building strong bones. Too little of this vital nutrient can lead to having thin, soft and brittle bones, known as osteomalacia in adults and rickets in children. Studies also […]
Web Policy Guidelines and Governance Keck Medicine of USC’s website is a representation of the identity and reputation of the University, the hospitals, the ambulatory locations, and the expertise of its physicians and staff. It also serves as a primary source of information about the services provided by Keck Medicine of USC to the Los […]
The fountain of youth may not exist, but facial treatments can lend a hand in keeping your skin refreshed. While there is no easy way to turn back the clock on our skin, some breakthrough treatments can help address fine lines, dark spots and wrinkles. Although you may be familiar with some of them, such as […]
About Keck Medicine – Chinese Keck Medicine of USC 是洛杉矶仅有的两间大学附属医学中心之一。本医学中心将实验室的研究成果快速应用到临床治疗，同时肩负培训新一代医学专家的重任。 要拯救生命，就必须要有临床试验，要有大脑图谱和基因研究领域的持续发展，要有最新的外科手术方法，要有医疗数字创新等各种发展，这些正是 KeckMedicine of USC 持续努力在做的事。本中心将医疗保健的创新内容转化成适合本院患者的个人化医疗解决方案。 不仅仅是卓越医疗 Keck School of Medicine ofUSC, 是临床护理与研究的领导者，也是南加州 地区历史最悠久的医学院。 Keck Medical Center ofUSC, 下设两间私有紧急医护医院：有 401 张病床的Keck Hospital of USC 及 60张病床的 USC Norris CancerHospital, 另外还有三家私有健康照护中心 USC Norris ComprehensiveCancer Center, 是国立卫生研究院 (National Institutes ofHealth) 最早在美国设立的综合癌症中心之一 USC Verdugo Hills Hospital,是有 158 张病床的小区型医院，服务于 Glendale […]
Dr. Lee is a vascular surgeon at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in endovascular and open surgical treatments for peripheral arterial disease, carotid stenosis, hemodialysis and renal failure, varicose veins, valvular reflux and venous insufficiency. Here’s what you won’t find on his resume. Takeout fuels his life. “When I was growing up, the first […]
There are two types of people in this world: Early birds and night owls. When it comes to sleep habits, you’re either an early bird or a night owl. Odds are, you know which you are by now. Early birds tend to hop out of the bed in the morning feeling ready for the day […]
